About the role

  • Training Specialist providing breastfeeding assessment and counseling under supervision at the Department of Health. Responsibilities include training professionals and managing direct care for WIC clients in Viera, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Provide breastfeeding assessment and counseling under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor
  • Responsible for training WIC and other health professionals in breastfeeding promotion and management
  • Provides breastfeeding support to WIC clients per local agency requirements
  • Manages the direct care of clients
  • Interviews and assesses breastfeeding mother and baby dyads for successful breastfeeding experiences
  • Provides follow-up for women and their infants regarding feeding and milk supply issues
  • Prepares and teaches classes to promote, protect, and support clients’ breastfeeding decisions
  • Issues breast pumps and other related equipment to WIC clients according to assessments and agency guidelines
  • Document telephone contacts, breastfeeding classes, assessments/consultations, and issuance of breast pumps
  • Updates and maintains breastfeeding inventory
  • Represents WIC at community organizations, meetings, and coalitions to promote breastfeeding and provide outreach.

Requirements

  • Must have one of the following credentials: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Lactation Support Provider (CLSP), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), Lactation Educator Counselor (LEC), Military Lactation Counselor (MiLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
  • Must be currently employed by the Florida Department of Health
  • Must have a minimum of one year of experience in providing counseling to breastfeeding women
  • Must be willing to work in various clinic locations and for community outreach in Brevard County
  • This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  • Preferred: fluently read, write, and speak both English and Spanish or Creole
  • Preferred: successfully completed a minimum of eight college courses from an accredited institution in Health Sciences.

Benefits

  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition waivers

Job title

Training Specialist II

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$1,500 per month

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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